As a funeral celebrant I aim to create and officiate a ceremony personal to you and your family.
At such a difficult time you can rely on your funeral celebrant to present a funeral eulogy that captures the life of your loved one and enables you to celebrate their life.
I will meet with you, in person if circumstances permit, or via telephone or Zoom, to discuss your requirements and help gather your thoughts and memories of your loved one.
We can explore any music, verses, poems or readings that you may wish to form an appropriate part of the service.
- Burials, either at a cemetery or a green plot.
- Cremations, either following a religious ritual or a personal civil service.
- Memorial service.. An opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the life of a loved one but without the burial or cremation..
Every Life is worth celebrating
I will travel throughout Kent and East Sussex.
- Civil and humanist funeral ceremonies
- Cremations
- Burial
- Memorial services
- Scattering or internment of ashes
- Personal Eulogies.
Planning a funeral can be the saddest thing you will ever do, I aim to help you deliver a ceremony that is bespoke to you, helping you remember and celebrate the life of your loved one.
Posted on Fiona SaundersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jan Alden Smith I would wholeheartedly recommend Jan Alden Smith to anyone seeking a caring and professional celebrant. Jan’s compassion and skill brought real comfort at one of life’s toughest moments. The ceremony was exactly what we had hoped for — warm, inclusive, and a true reflection of my Father-in-Law’s character. Many guests commented on how beautifully Jan spoke. What I observed the most was the way Jan looked after those members of our family who bravely stood up to give a eulogy. Jan was so comforting to them all and I know she helped them with their eulogy’s enormously. Jan also took a lot of stress away from the family with her guidance and assistance prior to the funeral when our heads were all over the place. Thank you so much, Jan xxPosted on Hilary WatkinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jan is the most Amazing Person. Caring, empathetic, kind. She is also hugely knowledgeable in music of all genres, which translates into helping grieving families create meaningful final services to their loved ones. Her kindness and practicality enables families to navigate, a very difficult time and create a fitting Final Farewell to those they have loved and lost. Thank you Jan you are Amazing xxPosted on David FrancisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing, kind, understanding, caring, compassionate are all words I'd use for Jan. Jan not only listens, she actually hears and makes what is a very painful process easy. The guidance and support from Jan is out of this world and I would thoroughly recommend her services. Thank you Jan.Posted on Cluny SouthTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jan organized the funeral for my late father and I can't recommend her highly enough. She was incredibly kind and caring, very gentle and so understanding. As well as spending a lot of time talking with me she also came around to speak to my mum in order to get a good idea of my father from my mums perspective, and to understand us as a family also. I am so grateful to Jan for the wonderful job she did. Really impeccable - we felt very lucky to have found her.Posted on Claire RobertsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jan was very professional and kind. She helped us to ensure that the funeral service was a real celebration of a very special life. She was also able to adapt readily and calmly to some unexpected, last minute changes that were required I highly recommend her.Posted on Beth JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to say the biggest thank you to Jan for her wonderful care and support at the most difficult and devastating time of my life preparing to say my final goodbye to my beautiful twin babies Amos and Ada. She helped us plan the service and her care and attention meant that I didn’t have to worry at all. The service was perfect and I cannot thank her enough.Posted on Ella SoppTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Jan's celebrant services. She delivered a beautiful send off together with A W Court for my parents' joint cremation. She supported me throughout and her caring approach was greatly appreciated every step of the way. The eulogy, quotes and committal were delivered perfectly and she assisted me with all elements and choices associated with the funeral.Posted on clare ParnellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jan provided a lovely service for my mother, was kept light and fun, making memories a huge part of the service and was def needed.Posted on Ruth McChesneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I couldn’t have wished for anyone better than Jan as Celebrant at the recent funeral for my husband. As soon as I met her I knew I could relax because everything would be alright on the day. Jan is compassionate, experienced and wise: I knew her judgment was to be trusted. At such a difficult time you need someone like Jan. It made a huge difference to me - a day I thought I would dread became a day of joy and celebration. Thank you, Jan.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more